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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,890

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,215

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $4,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $20,995 $27,895
Base Invoice $19,620 $26,005
2.7L V6 1,000  
Premium Package 2,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
2.7L V6 940  
Premium Package 1,960  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 3,200 1,070
Options (change) 2,900 903
Destination 695 625
Total Price $24,890 $29,590
Total Invoice $23,215 $27,533

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,695
Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine194hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$24,890$29,590
Adjustments for Features0-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,890$28,920
Total Invoice$23,215$27,533
Adjustments for Features0-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,215$26,910

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaForester
TrimEX2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Sunshade, rear$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,450$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102006
ModelOptimaForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.1 in99.4 in
Length189.0 in176.6 in
Width71.1 in68.3 in
Height58.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,294 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested130052%
Total Not Requested120048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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